North Quabbin Garden Club member Debbie Kent plans to show her travelogue of Ireland, enticing us with the green of the Emerald Isle and our hopes for a wonderful spring. At this Thursday, March 20 event, beginning at 7 pm at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol, you will be taken to Dublin’s Botanic Garden, to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Adare and Adare Castle, various ancient sites, Waterford, the Viking Triangle, then back up the coast to Powerscourt Gardens (below) and the lovely little town of Enniskerry. With its narrow roads and “Neat and Tidy Towns”, the beautiful Emerald Isle is enchanting and challenging to drive. Do come and enjoy the ride.

An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative speakers or workshop sessions. Members are currently working on a wildlife habitat garden at the Millers River Environmental Center and planning their annual spring sale of perennial plants and specialty items. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this month and learn something new about gardening. Meetings are free to members and guests are asked for a donation.